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1.WG-9 Which answer best describes your ability to do the work of a painter without greater than normal supervision?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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2.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in setting up and operating sandblasting equipment?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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3.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in mixing coatings, paying particular attention to critical induction time?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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4.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in determining the most appropriate method to use in removing old paint from vessels, boats or other marine craft for preparing surfaces for painting?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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5.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in painting a variety of surfaces (i.e., vessels, boats) using appropriate primers and sealers, and selecting the appropriate colors/mixes of paints?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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6.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in determining proper masking material for cleaning method selected and surface to be cleaned?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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7.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in using and maintaining safety gear for hazardous painting (i.e., special chemical-resistant coveralls, in-line air breathing apparatus, goggles)?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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8.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in determining the amount and type of supplies and materials needed to perform painting related work assignments?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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9.Which answer best describes your ability to do the work of a painter:

I know little or nothing about this.

I have education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I perform plumbing related tasks at the "Helper" level

I perform plumbing related tasks at the "Limited Mechanic" level.

I perform plumbing related tasks at the "Mechanic" level.

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10.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in using manuals, work orders and other written instructions to determine the types of materials to apply, and how to apply them properly?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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11.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in performing work to verbal and written instructions?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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12.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in using precise measuring instruments in accordance with published instructions?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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13.Which of the following hand tools and equipment do you have experience using?

Brushes

Rollers

Spray Guns

Trowels

Chain Saws

Straight Edges

Plumbing Torch

Lawn Mower/Trimmers

Bobcat

None of the above.

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14.Which of the following statements best describes your experience in mixing paints to attain specified colors and textures?

I know little or nothing about this.

I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have used my knowledge or ability at the apprentice level, and have been closely supervised.

I have independently used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

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